The Genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae): Description of a New Species and Key to Valid Species
The genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae) is recorded for the first time from Saudi Arabia with the description of a new species, <i>T. saudiensis</i> sp. nov., collected from the inner fronds of <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. (Ar...
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| description | The genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae) is recorded for the first time from Saudi Arabia with the description of a new species, <i>T. saudiensis</i> sp. nov., collected from the inner fronds of <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. (Arecaceae), described and illustrated based on females. The individuals of the new species were vagrant on the abaxial leaf surface, causing no apparent damage to the host plant. The taxonomic status of the genus and its species was thoroughly assessed through the literature-based analysis of morphological characters. Consequently, the diagnosis of the genus <i>Tegonotus</i> is updated, and a key to 47 valid species is provided. Eight <i>Tegonotus</i> species are suggested to be transferred to three different genera within the tribe. A brief discussion on the taxonomic status of these species is provided. The position of scapular tubercles and setae (<i>sc</i>), and shape of the dorsal pedipalp genu seta (<i>d</i>), were found to be significant for the generic designation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d94bdbceecc54098a3c1f2ffd8da8a0c2025-08-20T02:45:38ZengMDPI AGDiversity1424-28182025-07-0117746510.3390/d17070465The Genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae): Description of a New Species and Key to Valid SpeciesEid Muhammad Khan0Jawwad Hassan Mirza1Muhammad Kamran2Fahad Jaber Alatawi3Department of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaThe genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae) is recorded for the first time from Saudi Arabia with the description of a new species, <i>T. saudiensis</i> sp. nov., collected from the inner fronds of <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. (Arecaceae), described and illustrated based on females. The individuals of the new species were vagrant on the abaxial leaf surface, causing no apparent damage to the host plant. The taxonomic status of the genus and its species was thoroughly assessed through the literature-based analysis of morphological characters. Consequently, the diagnosis of the genus <i>Tegonotus</i> is updated, and a key to 47 valid species is provided. Eight <i>Tegonotus</i> species are suggested to be transferred to three different genera within the tribe. A brief discussion on the taxonomic status of these species is provided. The position of scapular tubercles and setae (<i>sc</i>), and shape of the dorsal pedipalp genu seta (<i>d</i>), were found to be significant for the generic designation.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/17/7/465date palmmorphologynew combinationstaxonomyTegonotinitribe |
| spellingShingle | Eid Muhammad Khan Jawwad Hassan Mirza Muhammad Kamran Fahad Jaber Alatawi The Genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae): Description of a New Species and Key to Valid Species Diversity date palm morphology new combinations taxonomy Tegonotini tribe |
| title | The Genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae): Description of a New Species and Key to Valid Species |
| title_full | The Genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae): Description of a New Species and Key to Valid Species |
| title_fullStr | The Genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae): Description of a New Species and Key to Valid Species |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae): Description of a New Species and Key to Valid Species |
| title_short | The Genus <i>Tegonotus</i> Nalepa (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae): Description of a New Species and Key to Valid Species |
| title_sort | genus i tegonotus i nalepa acariformes eriophyidae phyllocoptinae description of a new species and key to valid species |
| topic | date palm morphology new combinations taxonomy Tegonotini tribe |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/17/7/465 |
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